Maguire signed a recording contract with Polydor Records in 2008 and released her debut album 'Light After Dark' in 2011.
In 2013 she posted new music on her Soundcloud page, including a new demo 'Changing Faces' & cover of Joni Mitchell's 'The Last Time I Saw Richard'
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You're Electric
Clare Maguire Lyrics
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Holding onto something that means nothing but war
I've been cutting connections
Causing the walls to build up around me
And faces to fade into blue blue colours
I walk in shallow waters
Should've gone my own way
I ran for a better life
For a better life
You're electric
You know you light up my world when its hard to take
So lets run away
Although I know you're electric
I know that lightning won't strike twice in the same place
So lets run away
I want you to know this love
I don't regret what we've done or who we are
No need to look for protection
Should've gone my own way
But I didn't run just to hide
I ran for a better life
For a better life
You're electric
You know you light up my world when its hard to take
So lets run away
Although I know you're electric
I know lightning won't strike twice in the same place
so lets run away
I will fly
but you're standing here fixing my broken wings
Tryin to mend
Try to mend this mess I'm in
You're electric
You know you light up my world when its hard to take
so lets run away
Although I know you're electric
I know that lightning won't strike twice in the same place
So lets run away
You're electric
You light up my world when its hard to take
so lets run away
In this song, Clare Maguire talks about her recent struggles in life and how she has been holding onto something that does not mean much to her. She confesses to having cut connections with people and, in turn, has caused the walls to build up around her, and faces to fade into blue colors. She describes herself as walking in shallow waters, which means she has not been making meaningful progress in her life. Although she admits that she should have gone her own way, she did not run just to hide; rather, she ran for a better life. She assures herself and her listeners that she does not regret anything she has done or who she is, and there is no need to look for protection.
The chorus "You're electric; You know you light up my world when it's hard to take, so let's run away. Although I know you're electric, I know that lightning won't strike twice in the same place, so let's run away" portrays a person who means a lot to her and has helped her find meaning and purpose in her life. She admits that this person is like an electric current that lights up her world, and she suggests that they should run away together. She knows that this person won't be in her life forever, as lightning doesn't strike the same place twice, but she is willing to enjoy the moment.
In summary, the song is about finding meaning in life, acknowledging one's struggles, and appreciating the people who bring light into one's world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been facing a fall
Recently, I've been struggling and encountering difficulties.
Holding onto something that means nothing but war
I've been holding onto something that only brings strife and conflict.
I've been cutting connections
I have been severing relationships and distancing myself from others.
Causing the walls to build up around me
This has led to creating barriers around me and pushing people away.
And faces to fade into blue blue colours
People who were once in my life have become distant and their presence has faded away like a blue hue.
I walk in shallow waters
My interactions with others are superficial, lacking depth and sincerity.
You're electric
You have an energy and spark about you that is captivating.
You know you light up my world when its hard to take
Your presence makes everything bearable and brings light during dark times.
So lets run away
Let's escape our problems and go somewhere together.
Although I know you're electric
Even though I acknowledge your positive qualities.
I know that lightning won't strike twice in the same place
I am aware that good things don't happen often or twice in the same way.
I want you to know this love
I want you to understand the depth and sincerity of my love for you.
I don't regret what we've done or who we are
I have no regrets about our past actions or our identities.
No need to look for protection
I don't need any external protection or safety from you.
I will fly
I will overcome my struggles and soar above them.
but you're standing here fixing my broken wings
You are there for me, supporting and helping me in my time of need.
Tryin to mend
You're trying to fix and repair the damage caused by struggles.
Try to mend this mess I'm in
You're helping me through a difficult and messy situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLARE RITA MARY MAGUIRE, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH
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